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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 215.25 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 215.25 and 153.26 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 215.25 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/215.25 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 215.25 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 32,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,988.80/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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