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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 230.27 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 230.27 and 134.92 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 230.27 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/230.27 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 230.27 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 31,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,068.03/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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