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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 213.51 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 213.51 and 104.89 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 213.51 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/213.51 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 213.51 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 22,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395.06/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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