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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 212.49 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 212.49 and 107.51 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 212.49 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/212.49 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 212.49 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 22,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.74/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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