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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.04 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.04 and 137.28 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.04 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.04 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.04 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 31,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,579.89/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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