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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 213.31 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 213.31 and 145.04 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 213.31 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/213.31 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 213.31 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 30,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,937.60/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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