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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.26 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.26 and 105.42 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.26 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.26 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.26 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 22,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481.87/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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