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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 232.47 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 232.47 and 134.73 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 232.47 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/232.47 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 232.47 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 31,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,320.68/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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