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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 230 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 230 and 152.66 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 230 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/230 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 230 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 35,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111.80/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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