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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 231.90 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 231.90 and 142.60 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 231.90 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/231.90 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 231.90 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 33,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,068.94/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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