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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 230.04 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 230.04 and 140.70 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 230.04 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/230.04 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 230.04 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 32,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,366.63/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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