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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 213.58 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 213.58 and 137.30 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 213.58 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/213.58 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 213.58 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 29,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324.53/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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