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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 213.04 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 213.04 and 131.20 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 213.04 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/213.04 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 213.04 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 27,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950.85/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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