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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 229.67 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 229.67 and 95.39 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 229.67 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/229.67 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 229.67 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 21,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,908.22/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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