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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 232.02 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 232.02 and 142.80 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 232.02 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/232.02 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 232.02 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 33,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132.46/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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