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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.75 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.75 and 152.52 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.75 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.75 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.75 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 32,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.15/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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