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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 229.74 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 229.74 and 131.72 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 229.74 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/229.74 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 229.74 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 30,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261.35/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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