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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 211.20 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 211.20 and 150.54 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 211.20 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/211.20 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 211.20 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 31,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794.05/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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