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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 212.89 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 212.89 and 101.70 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 212.89 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/212.89 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 212.89 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 21,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650.91/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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