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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 212.16 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 212.16 and 150.56 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 212.16 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/212.16 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 212.16 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 31,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,942.81/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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