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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.52 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.52 and 108.08 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.52 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.52 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.52 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 22,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969.16/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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