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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 213.76 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 213.76 and 102.46 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 213.76 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/213.76 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 213.76 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 21,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901.85/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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