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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 212.28 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 212.28 and 101.54 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 212.28 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/212.28 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 212.28 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 21,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,553.85/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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