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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 212.92 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 212.92 and 105.26 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 212.92 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/212.92 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 212.92 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 22,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411.96/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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