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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.48 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.48 and 137.14 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.48 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.48 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.48 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 29,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276.65/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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