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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.29 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.29 and 102.08 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.29 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.29 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.29 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 21,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771.07/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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