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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.28 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.28 and 140.88 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.28 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.28 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.28 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 32,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441.85/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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