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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.22 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.22 and 141.08 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.22 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.22 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.22 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 30,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,081.08/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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