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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.89 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.89 and 136.81 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.89 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.89 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.89 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 29,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125.48/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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