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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 212.45 and 107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 212.45 and 107.30 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 212.45 = 107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/212.45 = 107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 212.45 × 107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 22,795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795.35/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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