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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 228.60 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 228.60 and 141.76 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 228.60 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/228.60 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 228.60 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 32,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406.34/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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