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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 212.97 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 212.97 and 102.61 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 212.97 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/212.97 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 212.97 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 21,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,852.70/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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