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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 212.87 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 212.87 and 151.08 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 212.87 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/212.87 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 212.87 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 32,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159.64/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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