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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.74 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.74 and 141.16 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.74 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.74 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.74 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 30,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030.38/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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