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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.57 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.57 and 131.65 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.57 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.57 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.57 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 28,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,116.44/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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