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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 213.56 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 213.56 and 104.91 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 213.56 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/213.56 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 213.56 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 22,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405.14/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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