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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 212.54 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 212.54 and 104.94 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 212.54 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/212.54 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 212.54 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 22,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303.42/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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