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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 231.90 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 231.90 and 132.01 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 231.90 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/231.90 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 231.90 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 30,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,613.12/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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