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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 212.79 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 212.79 and 107.62 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 212.79 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/212.79 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 212.79 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 22,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900.46/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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