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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 231.75 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 231.75 and 140.15 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 231.75 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/231.75 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 231.75 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 32,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,479.43/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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