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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 232.10 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 232.10 and 136.20 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 232.10 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/232.10 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 232.10 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 31,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,612.02/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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