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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 231.51 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 231.51 and 134.01 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 231.51 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/231.51 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 231.51 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 31,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024.66/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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