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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 213.24 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 213.24 and 102.78 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 213.24 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/213.24 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 213.24 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 21,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,916.81/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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