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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 212.42 and 107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 212.42 and 107.36 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 212.42 = 107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/212.42 = 107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 212.42 × 107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 22,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805.41/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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