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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 228.73 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 228.73 and 134.98 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 228.73 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/228.73 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 228.73 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 30,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,873.98/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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