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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 230.18 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 230.18 and 135.22 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 230.18 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/230.18 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 230.18 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 31,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,124.94/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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