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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 229.62 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 229.62 and 141.14 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 229.62 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/229.62 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 229.62 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 32,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408.57/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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