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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 213.51 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 213.51 and 102.27 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 213.51 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/213.51 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 213.51 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 21,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835.67/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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