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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 213.18 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 213.18 and 153.04 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 213.18 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/213.18 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 213.18 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 32,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625.07/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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