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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 230.94 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 230.94 and 135.98 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 230.94 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/230.94 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 230.94 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 31,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,403.22/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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