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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 232.53 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 232.53 and 142.78 is: 214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 232.53 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/232.53 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 232.53 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 33,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200.63/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.29

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