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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 213.20 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 213.20 and 108.03 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 213.20 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/213.20 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 213.20 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 23,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,032.66/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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