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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 231.69 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 231.69 and 137.71 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 231.69 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/231.69 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 231.69 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 31,906.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,906.03/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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