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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 213.53 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 213.53 and 102.94 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 213.53 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/213.53 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 213.53 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 21,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,980.78/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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