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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 228.50 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 228.50 and 136.72 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 228.50 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/228.50 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 228.50 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 31,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,240.52/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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