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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229.50 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229.50 and 135.36 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229.50 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229.50 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229.50 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 31,065.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,065.12/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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