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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 229.99 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 229.99 and 135.38 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 229.99 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/229.99 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 229.99 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 31,136.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136.05/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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