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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.49 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.49 and 103.02 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.49 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.49 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.49 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 21,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993.74/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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