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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 230.29 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 230.29 and 140.66 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 230.29 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/230.29 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 230.29 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 32,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,391.09/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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