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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 213.24 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 213.24 and 138.86 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 213.24 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/213.24 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 213.24 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 29,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610.51/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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