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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.96, 213.57 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.96, 213.57 and 136.51 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.96 : 213.57 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.96/213.57 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.96x = 213.57 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.96x = 29,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,153.91/154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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