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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231.44 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231.44 and 139.26 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231.44 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231.44 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231.44 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 32,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229.64/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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