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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 229.81 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 229.81 and 144.68 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 229.81 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/229.81 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 229.81 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 33,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,248.72/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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