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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.20 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.20 and 139.20 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.20 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.20 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.20 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 32,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322.24/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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