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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 229.73 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 229.73 and 134.07 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 229.73 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/229.73 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 229.73 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 30,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,799.23/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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