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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.98 and 142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.98 and 142.84 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.98 = 142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.98 = 142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.98 × 142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 32,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850.34/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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