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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 212.80 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 212.80 and 102.52 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 212.80 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/212.80 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 212.80 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 21,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,816.26/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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