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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.49 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.49 and 139.50 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.49 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.49 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.49 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 29,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,642.36/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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