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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229 and 134.69 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 30,844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,844.01/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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