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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 230.19 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 230.19 and 136.71 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 230.19 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/230.19 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 230.19 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 31,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469.27/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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