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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 229.34 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 229.34 and 136.33 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 229.34 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/229.34 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 229.34 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 31,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,265.24/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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