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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 212.49 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 212.49 and 146.41 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 212.49 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/212.49 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 212.49 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 31,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,110.66/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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