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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 230.22 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 230.22 and 135.27 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 230.22 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/230.22 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 230.22 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 31,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,141.86/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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