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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 230.12 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 230.12 and 136.29 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 230.12 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/230.12 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 230.12 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 31,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,362.37/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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