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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 212.39 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 212.39 and 107.35 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 212.39 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/212.39 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 212.39 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 22,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799.40/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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