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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 233.31 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 233.31 and 134.88 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 233.31 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/233.31 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 233.31 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 31,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,467.01/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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