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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 230.58 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 230.58 and 138.24 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 230.58 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/230.58 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 230.58 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 31,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,875.38/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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