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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 213.12 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 213.12 and 101.93 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 213.12 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/213.12 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 213.12 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 21,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722.26/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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