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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 230.45 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 230.45 and 135.36 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 230.45 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/230.45 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 230.45 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 31,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193.04/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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