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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 212.94 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 212.94 and 151.80 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 212.94 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/212.94 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 212.94 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 32,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,324.29/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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