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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.62 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.62 and 135.24 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.62 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.62 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.62 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 31,322.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,322.79/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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