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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 211.46 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 211.46 and 148.88 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 211.46 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/211.46 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 211.46 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 31,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,482.16/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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