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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.84 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.84 and 131.63 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.84 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.84 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.84 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 28,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146.69/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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