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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.79 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.79 and 107.64 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.79 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.79 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.79 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 22,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904.72/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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