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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 231.03 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 231.03 and 145.98 is: 220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 231.03 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/231.03 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 231.03 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 33,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725.76/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.00

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