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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 229.64 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 229.64 and 131.58 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 229.64 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/229.64 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 229.64 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 30,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216.03/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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