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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.89 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.89 and 137.40 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.89 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.89 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.89 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 29,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,387.80/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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