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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 213.20 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 213.20 and 105.42 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 213.20 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/213.20 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 213.20 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 22,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475.54/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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