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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 212.35 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 212.35 and 138.26 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 212.35 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/212.35 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 212.35 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 29,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359.51/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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