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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 231.20 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 231.20 and 142.08 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 231.20 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/231.20 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 231.20 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 32,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,848.90/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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