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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.83 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.83 and 101.83 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.83 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.83 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.83 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 23,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.59/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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