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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 230.50 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 230.50 and 132.61 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 230.50 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/230.50 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 230.50 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 30,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,566.61/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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