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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.61 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.61 and 134.44 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.61 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.61 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.61 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 31,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,004.43/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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