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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 229.70 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 229.70 and 135.66 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 229.70 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/229.70 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 229.70 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 31,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161.44/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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