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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.42 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.42 and 102.21 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.42 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.42 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.42 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 21,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813.66/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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