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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.49 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.49 and 104.96 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.49 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.49 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.49 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 22,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303.48/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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