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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 229.98 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 229.98 and 81.14 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 229.98 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/229.98 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 229.98 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 18,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,660.58/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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