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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.45, 230.10 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.45, 230.10 and 94.89 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.45 : 230.10 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.45/230.10 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.45x = 230.10 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.45x = 21,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834.19/153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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