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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.45, 211.95 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.45, 211.95 and 144.54 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.45 : 211.95 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.45/211.95 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.45x = 211.95 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.45x = 30,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635.25/153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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