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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 230.08 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 230.08 and 95.78 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 230.08 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/230.08 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 230.08 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 22,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037.06/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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