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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 230.80 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 230.80 and 139.32 is: 209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 230.80 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/230.80 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 230.80 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 32,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155.06/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.89

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