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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 212.76 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 212.76 and 154.62 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 212.76 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/212.76 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 212.76 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 32,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,896.95/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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