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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 212.13 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 212.13 and 149.73 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 212.13 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/212.13 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 212.13 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 31,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,762.22/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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