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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 213.23 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 213.23 and 105.41 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 213.23 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/213.23 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 213.23 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 22,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475.77/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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