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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.38 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.38 and 134.68 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.38 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.38 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.38 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 31,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,296.94/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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