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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 213.32 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 213.32 and 152.92 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 213.32 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/213.32 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 213.32 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 32,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620.89/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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