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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.62 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.62 and 141.08 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.62 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.62 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.62 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 32,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676.95/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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