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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.26 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.26 and 105.36 is: 145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.26 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.26 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.26 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 22,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468.55/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.37

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