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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.34 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.34 and 135.60 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.34 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.34 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.34 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 31,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234.10/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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