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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 212.18 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 212.18 and 151.62 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 212.18 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/212.18 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 212.18 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 32,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,170.73/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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