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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.83 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.83 and 105.03 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.83 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.83 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.83 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 22,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,353.53/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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