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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 212.97 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 212.97 and 105.42 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 212.97 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/212.97 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 212.97 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 22,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451.30/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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