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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 214.20 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 214.20 and 137.68 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 214.20 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/214.20 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 214.20 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 29,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491.06/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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