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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.02 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.02 and 138.52 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.02 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.02 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.02 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 32,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.41/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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