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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 231.29 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 231.29 and 136.85 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 231.29 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/231.29 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 231.29 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 31,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,652.04/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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