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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 212.56 and 104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 212.56 and 104.97 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 212.56 = 104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/212.56 = 104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 212.56 × 104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 22,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312.42/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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