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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 228.44 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 228.44 and 138.49 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 228.44 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/228.44 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 228.44 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 31,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,636.43/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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