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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 213.26 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 213.26 and 104.82 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 213.26 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/213.26 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 213.26 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 22,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,354.38/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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