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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 230.75 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 230.75 and 145.16 is: 218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 230.75 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/230.75 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 230.75 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 33,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495.67/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.81

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