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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 212.61 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 212.61 and 107.44 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 212.61 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/212.61 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 212.61 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 22,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.82/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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