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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 229.76 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 229.76 and 95.41 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 229.76 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/229.76 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 229.76 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 21,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921.50/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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