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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.64 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.64 and 105.12 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.64 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.64 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.64 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 22,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352.72/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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