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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 212.53 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 212.53 and 150.09 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 212.53 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/212.53 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 212.53 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 31,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,898.63/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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