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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 229.55 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 229.55 and 135.08 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 229.55 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/229.55 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 229.55 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 31,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,005.79/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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