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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 212 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 212 and 107.10 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 212 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/212 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 212 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 22,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,705.20/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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