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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 212.91 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 212.91 and 150.60 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 212.91 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/212.91 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 212.91 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 32,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064.25/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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