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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 213.07 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 213.07 and 138.16 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 213.07 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/213.07 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 213.07 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 29,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437.75/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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