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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 211.86 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 211.86 and 141.50 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 211.86 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/211.86 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 211.86 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 29,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,977.13/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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