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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.81 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.81 and 151.13 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.81 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.81 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.81 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 32,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161.75/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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