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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.61 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.61 and 102.34 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.61 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.61 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.61 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 21,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758.51/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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