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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 230.95 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 230.95 and 134.31 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 230.95 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/230.95 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 230.95 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 31,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018.56/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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