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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 212.62 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 212.62 and 107.42 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 212.62 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/212.62 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 212.62 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 22,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839.64/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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