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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.00, 210.72 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.00, 210.72 and 142.24 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.00 : 210.72 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.00/210.72 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.00x = 210.72 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.00x = 29,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972.27/153.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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