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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 231.96 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 231.96 and 137.52 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 231.96 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/231.96 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 231.96 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 31,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,899.14/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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