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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 213.30 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 213.30 and 152.93 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 213.30 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/213.30 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 213.30 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 32,619.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619.97/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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