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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.19, 212.49 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.19, 212.49 and 147.11 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.19 : 212.49 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.19/212.49 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.19x = 212.49 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.19x = 31,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258.34/154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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