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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 229.78 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 229.78 and 98.61 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 229.78 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/229.78 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 229.78 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 22,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658.61/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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