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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 214.07 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 214.07 and 153.77 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 214.07 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/214.07 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 214.07 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 32,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,915.70/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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