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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 230.57 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 230.57 and 138.40 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 230.57 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/230.57 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 230.57 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 31,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,910.89/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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