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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 232.12 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 232.12 and 131.96 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 232.12 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/232.12 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 232.12 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 30,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,630.56/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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