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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.97 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.97 and 105.25 is: 145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.97 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.97 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.97 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 22,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414.61/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.33

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