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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.66 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.66 and 105.02 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.66 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.66 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.66 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 22,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333.55/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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