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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 228.15 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 228.15 and 141.84 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 228.15 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/228.15 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 228.15 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 32,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,360.80/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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