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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 229.95 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 229.95 and 102.11 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 229.95 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/229.95 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 229.95 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 23,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480.19/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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