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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 229.68 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 229.68 and 146.43 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 229.68 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/229.68 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 229.68 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 33,632.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632.04/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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