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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 214.23 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 214.23 and 135.47 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 214.23 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/214.23 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 214.23 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 29,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,020.67/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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