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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 213.21 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 213.21 and 145.23 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 213.21 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/213.21 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 213.21 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 30,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,964.49/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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