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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 229.54 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 229.54 and 135.80 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 229.54 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/229.54 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 229.54 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 31,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.53/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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