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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 232.24 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 232.24 and 141.18 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 232.24 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/232.24 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 232.24 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 32,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,787.64/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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