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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.73 and 101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.73 and 101.65 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.73 = 101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.73 = 101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.73 × 101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 21,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,624.00/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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