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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 230.50 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 230.50 and 142 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 230.50 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/230.50 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 230.50 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 32,731
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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