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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 232.26 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 232.26 and 131.98 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 232.26 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/232.26 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 232.26 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 30,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653.67/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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