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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 230.65 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 230.65 and 144.59 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 230.65 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/230.65 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 230.65 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 33,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,348.17/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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