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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.41, 230.10 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.41, 230.10 and 99.35 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.41 : 230.10 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.41/230.10 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.41x = 230.10 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.41x = 22,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859.28/153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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