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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.19, 229.84 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.19, 229.84 and 95.33 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.19 : 229.84 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.19/229.84 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.19x = 229.84 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.19x = 21,910.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,910.65/153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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