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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231.02 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231.02 and 136.19 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231.02 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231.02 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231.02 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 31,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,460.78/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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