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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 231.65 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 231.65 and 134.18 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 231.65 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/231.65 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 231.65 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 31,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082.71/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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