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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 213.11 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 213.11 and 105.34 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 213.11 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/213.11 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 213.11 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 22,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449.01/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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