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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.19 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.19 and 134.07 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.19 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.19 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.19 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 28,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582.38/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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