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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 230.94 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 230.94 and 136.11 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 230.94 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/230.94 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 230.94 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 31,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.56/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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