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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 212.61 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 212.61 and 154.38 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 212.61 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/212.61 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 212.61 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 32,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.73/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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