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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 230.56 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 230.56 and 139.58 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 230.56 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/230.56 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 230.56 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 32,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181.56/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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