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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.80 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.80 and 148.92 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.80 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.80 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.80 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 34,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,221.82/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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