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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.33, 229.77 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.33, 229.77 and 131.61 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.33 : 229.77 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.33/229.77 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.33x = 229.77 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.33x = 30,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240.03/153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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