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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 230.39 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 230.39 and 98.94 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 230.39 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/230.39 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 230.39 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 22,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794.79/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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