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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 230.68 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 230.68 and 141.27 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 230.68 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/230.68 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 230.68 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 32,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,588.16/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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