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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 212.78 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 212.78 and 104.36 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 212.78 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/212.78 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 212.78 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 22,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205.72/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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