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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 231.80 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 231.80 and 136.53 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 231.80 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/231.80 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 231.80 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 31,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,646.97/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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