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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 212.30 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 212.30 and 151.30 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 212.30 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/212.30 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 212.30 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 32,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120.99/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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