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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 215.28 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 215.28 and 151.79 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 215.28 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/215.28 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 215.28 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 32,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677.35/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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