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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 212.46 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 212.46 and 138.35 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 212.46 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/212.46 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 212.46 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 29,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393.84/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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