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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 230.84 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 230.84 and 140.08 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 230.84 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/230.84 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 230.84 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 32,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,336.07/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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