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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.37, 230.33 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.37, 230.33 and 140.71 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.37 : 230.33 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.37/230.33 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.37x = 230.33 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.37x = 32,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,409.73/153.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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