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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.15 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.15 and 102.77 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.15 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.15 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.15 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 21,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904.91/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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