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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 213.60 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 213.60 and 103 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 213.60 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/213.60 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 213.60 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 22,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000.80/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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