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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 233.28 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 233.28 and 140.09 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 233.28 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/233.28 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 233.28 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 32,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,679.03/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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