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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 230.94 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 230.94 and 136.82 is: 205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 230.94 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/230.94 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 230.94 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 31,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,597.21/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.04

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