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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.18 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.18 and 150.58 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.18 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.18 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.18 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 31,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,950.06/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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