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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 212.88 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 212.88 and 105 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 212.88 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/212.88 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 212.88 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 22,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352.40/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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