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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 230.82 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 230.82 and 136.91 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 230.82 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/230.82 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 230.82 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 31,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600.41/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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