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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 213.12 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 213.12 and 151.27 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 213.12 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/213.12 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 213.12 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 32,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237.92/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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