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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 231.18 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 231.18 and 137.54 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 231.18 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/231.18 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 231.18 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 31,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,796.50/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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