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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.30 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.30 and 136.17 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.30 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.30 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.30 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 29,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,045.06/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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