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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 230.45 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 230.45 and 95.54 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 230.45 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/230.45 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 230.45 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 22,017.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,017.19/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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