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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 231.42 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 231.42 and 135.66 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 231.42 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/231.42 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 231.42 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 31,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,394.44/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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