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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 231.15 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 231.15 and 131.12 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 231.15 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/231.15 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 231.15 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 30,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,308.59/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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