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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.19, 229.46 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.19, 229.46 and 95.44 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.19 : 229.46 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.19/229.46 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.19x = 229.46 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.19x = 21,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898.04/153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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