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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 211.67 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 211.67 and 137.76 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 211.67 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/211.67 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 211.67 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 29,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158.97/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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