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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 229.93 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 229.93 and 139.49 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 229.93 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/229.93 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 229.93 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 32,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,072.94/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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