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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 212.46 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 212.46 and 102.36 is: 141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 212.46 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/212.46 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 212.46 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 21,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,747.41/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.18

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