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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 212.91 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 212.91 and 104.39 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 212.91 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/212.91 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 212.91 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 22,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225.60/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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