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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 229.86 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 229.86 and 136 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 229.86 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/229.86 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 229.86 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 31,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260.96/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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