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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.46 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.46 and 134.81 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.46 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.46 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.46 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 30,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,933.61/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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