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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 212.99 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 212.99 and 105.23 is: 145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 212.99 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/212.99 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 212.99 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 22,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412.94/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.12

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