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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 212.76 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 212.76 and 144.57 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 212.76 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/212.76 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 212.76 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 30,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,758.71/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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