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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 213.98 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 213.98 and 131.54 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 213.98 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/213.98 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 213.98 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 28,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145.20/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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