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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 233.26 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 233.26 and 140.66 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 233.26 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/233.26 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 233.26 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 32,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810.35/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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