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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.45 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.45 and 141.46 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.45 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.45 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.45 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 32,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,740.92/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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