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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 212.44 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 212.44 and 108.08 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 212.44 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/212.44 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 212.44 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 22,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,960.52/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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