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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.53 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.53 and 136.17 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.53 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.53 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.53 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 31,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,526.76/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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