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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 212.76 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 212.76 and 136.83 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 212.76 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/212.76 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 212.76 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 29,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,112.75/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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