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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 231.16 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 231.16 and 134.26 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 231.16 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/231.16 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 231.16 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 31,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035.54/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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