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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.26 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.26 and 142.50 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.26 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.26 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.26 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 32,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954.55/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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