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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 212.23 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 212.23 and 150.10 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 212.23 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/212.23 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 212.23 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 31,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855.72/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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