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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 212.44 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 212.44 and 144.58 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 212.44 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/212.44 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 212.44 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 30,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714.58/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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