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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 212.94 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 212.94 and 151.14 is: 207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 212.94 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/212.94 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 212.94 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 32,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183.75/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.99

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