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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.43 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.43 and 105.63 is: 145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.43 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.43 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.43 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 22,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544.61/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.79

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