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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 213.06 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 213.06 and 141.32 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 213.06 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/213.06 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 213.06 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 30,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,109.64/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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