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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 213.27 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 213.27 and 136.38 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 213.27 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/213.27 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 213.27 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 29,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,085.76/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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