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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 230.11 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 230.11 and 95.78 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 230.11 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/230.11 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 230.11 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 22,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040.27/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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