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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.87 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.87 and 105.94 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.87 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.87 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.87 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 22,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657.39/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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