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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 212.70 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 212.70 and 104.81 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 212.70 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/212.70 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 212.70 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 22,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292.02/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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