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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.79 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.79 and 101.81 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.79 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.79 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.79 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 21,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664.68/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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