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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 212.49 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 212.49 and 104.83 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 212.49 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/212.49 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 212.49 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 22,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275.33/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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