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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 232.08 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 232.08 and 138.51 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 232.08 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/232.08 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 232.08 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 32,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145.40/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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