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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 212.57 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 212.57 and 104.90 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 212.57 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/212.57 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 212.57 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 22,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298.60/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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