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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 213.50 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 213.50 and 150.77 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 213.50 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/213.50 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 213.50 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 32,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189.71/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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