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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 231.72 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 231.72 and 131.72 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 231.72 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/231.72 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 231.72 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 30,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522.16/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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