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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 212.99 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 212.99 and 151.29 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 212.99 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/212.99 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 212.99 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 32,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,222.50/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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