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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.82 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.82 and 138.05 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.82 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.82 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.82 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 32,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142.42/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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