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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.88 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.88 and 141.04 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.88 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.88 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.88 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 30,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,024.60/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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