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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 212.88 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 212.88 and 144.51 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 212.88 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/212.88 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 212.88 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 30,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,761.95/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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