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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 213.41 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 213.41 and 105.53 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 213.41 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/213.41 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 213.41 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 22,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520.35/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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