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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 230.90 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 230.90 and 152.06 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 230.90 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/230.90 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 230.90 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 35,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108.74/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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