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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 213.93 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 213.93 and 105.94 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 213.93 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/213.93 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 213.93 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 22,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.14/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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