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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 229.95 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 229.95 and 76.14 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 229.95 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/229.95 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 229.95 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 17,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508.39/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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