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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 233.14 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 233.14 and 134.77 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 233.14 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/233.14 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 233.14 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 31,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,419.69/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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