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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 230.25 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 230.25 and 137.80 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 230.25 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/230.25 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 230.25 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 31,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,728.45/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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