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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 212.57 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 212.57 and 145.49 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 212.57 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/212.57 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 212.57 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 30,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925.02/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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