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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 230.58 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 230.58 and 142.26 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 230.58 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/230.58 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 230.58 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 32,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802.31/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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