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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 213.32 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 213.32 and 102.84 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 213.32 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/213.32 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 213.32 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 21,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,937.83/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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