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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.03, 231.18 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.03, 231.18 and 151.68 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.03 : 231.18 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.03/231.18 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.03x = 231.18 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.03x = 35,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065.38/153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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