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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 229.77 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 229.77 and 144.60 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 229.77 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/229.77 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 229.77 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 33,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,224.74/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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