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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.66 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.66 and 102.36 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.66 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.66 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.66 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 21,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767.88/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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