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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 212.26 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 212.26 and 149.02 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 212.26 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/212.26 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 212.26 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 31,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,629.92/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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