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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.02 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.02 and 133.96 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.02 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.02 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.02 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 30,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,947.44/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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