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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 229.35 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 229.35 and 95.38 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 229.35 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/229.35 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 229.35 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 21,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875.40/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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