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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 227.88 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 227.88 and 145.29 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 227.88 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/227.88 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 227.88 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 33,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,108.69/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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