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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 212.79 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 212.79 and 140.14 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 212.79 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/212.79 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 212.79 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 29,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820.39/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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