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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230.44 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230.44 and 134.16 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230.44 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230.44 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230.44 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 30,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,915.83/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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