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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231.24 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231.24 and 139.24 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231.24 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231.24 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231.24 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 32,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197.86/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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