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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 213.03 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 213.03 and 101.89 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 213.03 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/213.03 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 213.03 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 21,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,705.63/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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