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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 214.20 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 214.20 and 134.40 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 214.20 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/214.20 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 214.20 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 28,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788.48/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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