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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.72 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.72 and 140.24 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.72 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.72 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.72 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 29,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972.09/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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