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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.38 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.38 and 102.05 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.38 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.38 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.38 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 21,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,773.85/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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