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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.28 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.28 and 144.54 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.28 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.28 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.28 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 30,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537.69/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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