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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 210.74 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 210.74 and 151.32 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 210.74 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/210.74 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 210.74 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 31,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,888.42/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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