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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 213.38 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 213.38 and 108.05 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 213.38 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/213.38 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 213.38 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 23,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,056.32/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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