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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 230.43 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 230.43 and 95.77 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 230.43 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/230.43 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 230.43 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 22,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068.28/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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