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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 212.28 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 212.28 and 148.66 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 212.28 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/212.28 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 212.28 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 31,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,557.54/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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