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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 231.12 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 231.12 and 134.87 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 231.12 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/231.12 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 231.12 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 31,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170.00/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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