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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 212.23 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 212.23 and 107.33 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 212.23 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/212.23 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 212.23 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 22,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777.85/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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