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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 229.60 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 229.60 and 135.80 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 229.60 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/229.60 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 229.60 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 31,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,179.68/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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