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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 229.60 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 229.60 and 99.02 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 229.60 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/229.60 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 229.60 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 22,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735.69/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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