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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 229.86 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 229.86 and 95.34 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 229.86 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/229.86 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 229.86 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 21,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914.85/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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