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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 212.58 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 212.58 and 101.62 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 212.58 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/212.58 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 212.58 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 21,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601.87/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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