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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 212.96 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 212.96 and 151.88 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 212.96 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/212.96 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 212.96 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 32,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.36/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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