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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 213.39 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 213.39 and 105.52 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 213.39 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/213.39 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 213.39 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 22,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516.91/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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