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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 229.63 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 229.63 and 142.52 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 229.63 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/229.63 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 229.63 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 32,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,726.87/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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