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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 213.56 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 213.56 and 105.61 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 213.56 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/213.56 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 213.56 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 22,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552.48/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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