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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 212.06 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 212.06 and 150.80 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 212.06 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/212.06 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 212.06 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 31,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,976.83/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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