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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 212.04 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 212.04 and 150.72 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 212.04 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/212.04 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 212.04 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 31,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.67/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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