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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.19 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.19 and 95.70 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.19 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.19 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.19 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 22,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029.18/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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