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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 231.66 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 231.66 and 138.54 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 231.66 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/231.66 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 231.66 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 32,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094.18/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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