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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 212.96 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 212.96 and 104.76 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 212.96 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/212.96 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 212.96 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 22,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309.17/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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