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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.82 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.82 and 109.95 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.82 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.82 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.82 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 23,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,399.56/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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