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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 210.96 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 210.96 and 139.95 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 210.96 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/210.96 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 210.96 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 29,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,523.85/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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