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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 231.12 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 231.12 and 139.44 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 231.12 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/231.12 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 231.12 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 32,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227.37/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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