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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.19, 212.31 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.19, 212.31 and 141.68 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.19 : 212.31 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.19/212.31 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.19x = 212.31 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.19x = 30,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,080.61/154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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