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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 233.25 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 233.25 and 137.04 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 233.25 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/233.25 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 233.25 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 31,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,964.58/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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