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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 213.16 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 213.16 and 134.14 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 213.16 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/213.16 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 213.16 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 28,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,593.28/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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