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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.56 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.56 and 139.08 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.56 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.56 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.56 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 32,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.44/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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