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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 230.79 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 230.79 and 140.34 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 230.79 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/230.79 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 230.79 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 32,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,390.46/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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