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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 211.41 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 211.41 and 150.48 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 211.41 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/211.41 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 211.41 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 31,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,812.98/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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