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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.66 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.66 and 104.24 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.66 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.66 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.66 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 22,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167.68/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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