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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 212.51 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 212.51 and 150.29 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 212.51 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/212.51 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 212.51 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 31,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,936.31/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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