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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 212.73 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 212.73 and 153.73 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 212.73 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/212.73 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 212.73 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 32,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702.67/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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