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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.70 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.70 and 105.18 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.70 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.70 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.70 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 22,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371.79/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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