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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.47, 229.64 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.47, 229.64 and 131.52 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.47 : 229.64 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.47/229.64 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.47x = 229.64 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.47x = 30,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202.46/153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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