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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.45, 229.64 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.45, 229.64 and 135.09 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.45 : 229.64 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.45/229.64 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.45x = 229.64 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.45x = 31,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,021.39/153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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