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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 212.58 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 212.58 and 104.19 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 212.58 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/212.58 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 212.58 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 22,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.91/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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