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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 212.67 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 212.67 and 101.03 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 212.67 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/212.67 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 212.67 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 21,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484.99/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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