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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 231 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 231 and 138.30 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 231 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/231 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 231 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 31,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947.30/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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