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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 231.43 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 231.43 and 135.11 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 231.43 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/231.43 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 231.43 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 31,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,268.51/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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