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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 229.69 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 229.69 and 131.28 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 229.69 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/229.69 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 229.69 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 30,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153.70/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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