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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 212.85 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 212.85 and 107.73 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 212.85 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/212.85 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 212.85 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 22,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930.33/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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