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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.59 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.59 and 142.74 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.59 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.59 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.59 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 32,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771.68/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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