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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 211.40 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 211.40 and 142.01 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 211.40 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/211.40 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 211.40 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 30,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020.91/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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