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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 214.61 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 214.61 and 152.75 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 214.61 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/214.61 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 214.61 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 32,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781.45/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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