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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 231.48 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 231.48 and 142.92 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 231.48 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/231.48 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 231.48 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 33,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083.12/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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