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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 213.54 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 213.54 and 149.56 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 213.54 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/213.54 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 213.54 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 31,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,937.04/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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