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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 229.83 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 229.83 and 136.07 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 229.83 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/229.83 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 229.83 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 31,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272.97/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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