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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 213.28 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 213.28 and 102.17 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 213.28 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/213.28 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 213.28 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 21,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791.10/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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