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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 212.80 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 212.80 and 135.93 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 212.80 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/212.80 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 212.80 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 28,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,925.90/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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