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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 213.46 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 213.46 and 150.04 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 213.46 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/213.46 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 213.46 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 32,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027.55/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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