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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 213.21 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 213.21 and 102.07 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 213.21 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/213.21 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 213.21 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 21,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762.34/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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