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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.03, 230.06 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.03, 230.06 and 141.76 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.03 : 230.06 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.03/230.06 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.03x = 230.06 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.03x = 32,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613.31/153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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