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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 210.99 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 210.99 and 142.34 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 210.99 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/210.99 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 210.99 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 30,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,031.26/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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