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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.32 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.32 and 141.34 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.32 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.32 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.32 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 32,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694.77/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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