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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 213.30 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 213.30 and 104.74 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 213.30 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/213.30 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 213.30 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 22,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340.92/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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