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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.35 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.35 and 105.45 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.35 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.35 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.35 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 22,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497.23/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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