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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 213.83 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 213.83 and 102.47 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 213.83 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/213.83 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 213.83 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 21,910.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,910.65/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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