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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 231.14 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 231.14 and 137.58 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 231.14 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/231.14 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 231.14 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 31,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,800.24/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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