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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 229.95 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 229.95 and 141.83 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 229.95 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/229.95 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 229.95 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 32,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,612.66/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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