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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 229.48 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 229.48 and 95.92 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 229.48 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/229.48 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 229.48 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 22,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011.72/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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