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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 229.77 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 229.77 and 134.28 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 229.77 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/229.77 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 229.77 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 30,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,853.52/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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