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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 230.23 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 230.23 and 140.73 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 230.23 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/230.23 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 230.23 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 32,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.27/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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