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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 213.03 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 213.03 and 148.22 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 213.03 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/213.03 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 213.03 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 31,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.24/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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