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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 212.50 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 212.50 and 104.96 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 212.50 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/212.50 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 212.50 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 22,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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