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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.27 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.27 and 136.50 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.27 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.27 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.27 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 31,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,568.36/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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