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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 228.61 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 228.61 and 144.46 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 228.61 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/228.61 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 228.61 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 33,025.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025.00/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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