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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 229.45 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 229.45 and 138.32 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 229.45 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/229.45 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 229.45 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 31,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,735.69/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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