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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 229.30 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 229.30 and 101.61 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 229.30 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/229.30 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 229.30 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 23,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298.92/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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