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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 213.82 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 213.82 and 145.74 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 213.82 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/213.82 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 213.82 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 31,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,162.13/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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