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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.05, 229.74 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.05, 229.74 and 136.04 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.05 : 229.74 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.05/229.74 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.05x = 229.74 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.05x = 31,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,253.83/153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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