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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 212.92 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 212.92 and 107.83 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 212.92 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/212.92 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 212.92 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 22,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959.16/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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