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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 230.99 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 230.99 and 136.08 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 230.99 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/230.99 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 230.99 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 31,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.44/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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