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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 231.33 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 231.33 and 135.80 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 231.33 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/231.33 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 231.33 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 31,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,416.14/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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