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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 212.95 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 212.95 and 139.03 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 212.95 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/212.95 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 212.95 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 29,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606.44/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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