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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 232.08 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 232.08 and 131.83 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 232.08 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/232.08 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 232.08 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 30,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,595.11/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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