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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 229.71 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 229.71 and 136.10 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 229.71 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/229.71 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 229.71 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 31,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,263.53/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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