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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.77 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.77 and 139.26 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.77 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.77 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.77 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 32,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,276.64/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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