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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.66 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.66 and 107.43 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.66 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.66 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.66 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 22,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,846.06/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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