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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 212.95 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 212.95 and 149.52 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 212.95 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/212.95 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 212.95 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 31,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,839.22/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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