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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 213.08 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 213.08 and 104.63 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 213.08 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/213.08 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 213.08 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 22,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293.56/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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