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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 213.89 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 213.89 and 105.01 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 213.89 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/213.89 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 213.89 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 22,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459.53/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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