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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 231.91 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 231.91 and 137.70 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 231.91 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/231.91 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 231.91 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 31,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,934.44/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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