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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 213.54 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 213.54 and 148.09 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 213.54 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/213.54 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 213.54 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 31,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,622.60/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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