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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 213.17 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 213.17 and 137.07 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 213.17 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/213.17 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 213.17 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 29,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,218.53/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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