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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 213.56 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 213.56 and 145.83 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 213.56 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/213.56 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 213.56 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 31,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,143.82/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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