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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 231.05 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 231.05 and 132.25 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 231.05 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/231.05 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 231.05 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 30,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,556.36/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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