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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 231.56 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 231.56 and 153.29 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 231.56 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/231.56 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 231.56 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 35,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,496.22/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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