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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 212.83 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 212.83 and 145.67 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 212.83 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/212.83 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 212.83 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 31,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,001.52/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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