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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.48 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.48 and 136.54 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.48 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.48 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.48 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 31,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469.74/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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