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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 212.24 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 212.24 and 139.48 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 212.24 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/212.24 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 212.24 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 29,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,603.46/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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