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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 230.04 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 230.04 and 141.06 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 230.04 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/230.04 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 230.04 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 32,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449.44/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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