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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 230.88 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 230.88 and 136.64 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 230.88 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/230.88 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 230.88 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 31,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,547.44/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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