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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.64 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.64 and 131.22 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.64 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.64 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.64 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 30,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,132.70/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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