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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 210.60 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 210.60 and 150.87 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 210.60 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/210.60 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 210.60 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 31,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,773.22/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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