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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 213.02 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 213.02 and 136.88 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 213.02 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/213.02 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 213.02 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 29,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,156.43/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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