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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 213.57 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 213.57 and 152.01 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 213.57 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/213.57 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 213.57 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 32,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,464.78/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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