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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 230.52 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 230.52 and 137.35 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 230.52 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/230.52 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 230.52 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 31,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,661.91/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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