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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 213.72 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 213.72 and 141.44 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 213.72 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/213.72 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 213.72 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 30,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,228.56/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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