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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 213.05 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 213.05 and 136.07 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 213.05 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/213.05 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 213.05 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 28,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,989.02/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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