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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 229.16 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 229.16 and 139.83 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 229.16 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/229.16 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 229.16 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 32,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042.74/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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