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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 232.76 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 232.76 and 134.52 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 232.76 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/232.76 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 232.76 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 31,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,310.34/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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