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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 211.24 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 211.24 and 151.12 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 211.24 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/211.24 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 211.24 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 31,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922.59/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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