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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.66 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.66 and 134.30 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.66 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.66 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.66 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 31,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,111.94/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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