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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 211.41 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 211.41 and 141.55 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 211.41 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/211.41 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 211.41 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 29,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924.56/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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