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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 212.60 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 212.60 and 101.58 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 212.60 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/212.60 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 212.60 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 21,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,594.68/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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