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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 229.82 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 229.82 and 95.76 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 229.82 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/229.82 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 229.82 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 22,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007.08/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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