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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 232.34 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 232.34 and 140.40 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 232.34 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/232.34 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 232.34 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 32,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619.83/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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