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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 212.99 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 212.99 and 105.32 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 212.99 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/212.99 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 212.99 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 22,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,430.52/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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