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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 228.42 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 228.42 and 145 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 228.42 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/228.42 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 228.42 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 33,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120.90/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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