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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 230.08 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 230.08 and 95.64 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 230.08 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/230.08 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 230.08 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 22,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,004.85/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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