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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 212.42 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 212.42 and 146.14 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 212.42 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/212.42 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 212.42 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 31,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043.06/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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