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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 213.09 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 213.09 and 102.09 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 213.09 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/213.09 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 213.09 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 21,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754.36/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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