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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231.66 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231.66 and 137.10 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231.66 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231.66 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231.66 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 31,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,760.59/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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