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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 213.12 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 213.12 and 102.64 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 213.12 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/213.12 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 213.12 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 21,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,874.64/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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