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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 231.46 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 231.46 and 131.86 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 231.46 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/231.46 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 231.46 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 30,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520.28/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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