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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 213.18 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 213.18 and 105.42 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 213.18 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/213.18 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 213.18 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 22,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,473.44/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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