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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 213.62 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 213.62 and 108.18 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 213.62 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/213.62 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 213.62 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 23,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108.87/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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