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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 213.13 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 213.13 and 151.32 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 213.13 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/213.13 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 213.13 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 32,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250.62/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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