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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 213.35 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 213.35 and 137.03 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 213.35 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/213.35 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 213.35 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 29,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233.60/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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