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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 230.84 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 230.84 and 137.87 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 230.84 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/230.84 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 230.84 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 31,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,825.22/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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