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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 229.78 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 229.78 and 95.37 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 229.78 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/229.78 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 229.78 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 21,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,912.73/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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