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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 213.84 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 213.84 and 105.84 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 213.84 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/213.84 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 213.84 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 22,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632.83/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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