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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 212.20 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 212.20 and 145.68 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 212.20 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/212.20 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 212.20 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 30,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,913.30/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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