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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 213.63 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 213.63 and 140.81 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 213.63 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/213.63 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 213.63 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 30,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082.30/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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