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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 231.72 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 231.72 and 138.08 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 231.72 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/231.72 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 231.72 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 31,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995.90/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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