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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 231.41 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 231.41 and 141.81 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 231.41 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/231.41 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 231.41 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 32,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815.74/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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