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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 213.37 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 213.37 and 101.46 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 213.37 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/213.37 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 213.37 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 21,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,648.52/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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