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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 230.88 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 230.88 and 131.16 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 230.88 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/230.88 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 230.88 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 30,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,281.57/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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