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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 212.61 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 212.61 and 152.43 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 212.61 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/212.61 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 212.61 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 32,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408.14/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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