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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 230.24 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 230.24 and 132.38 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 230.24 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/230.24 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 230.24 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 30,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,479.17/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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