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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 231.81 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 231.81 and 134.83 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 231.81 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/231.81 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 231.81 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 31,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254.94/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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