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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 209.57 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 209.57 and 150.12 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 209.57 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/209.57 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 209.57 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 31,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461.02/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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