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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 213.39 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 213.39 and 105.58 is: 145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 213.39 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/213.39 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 213.39 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 22,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529.72/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.79

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