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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.46 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.46 and 136.60 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.46 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.46 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.46 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 31,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,480.84/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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