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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 230.96 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 230.96 and 137.56 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 230.96 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/230.96 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 230.96 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 31,770.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,770.86/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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