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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 230.63 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 230.63 and 135.88 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 230.63 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/230.63 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 230.63 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 31,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,337.51/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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