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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 212.88 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 212.88 and 134.73 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 212.88 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/212.88 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 212.88 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 28,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681.32/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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