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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 232.59 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 232.59 and 142.94 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 232.59 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/232.59 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 232.59 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 33,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,246.41/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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