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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.70 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.70 and 135.87 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.70 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.70 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.70 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 28,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899.55/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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