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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.93 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.93 and 101.09 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.93 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.93 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.93 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 21,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,525.88/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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