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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 230.20 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 230.20 and 134.93 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 230.20 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/230.20 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 230.20 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 31,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,061.12/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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