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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 216.80 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 216.80 and 154.60 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 216.80 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/216.80 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 216.80 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 33,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517.28/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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