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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.58 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.58 and 142.66 is: 214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.58 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.58 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.58 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 33,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,179.86/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.24

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