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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 211.74 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 211.74 and 142.52 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 211.74 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/211.74 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 211.74 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 30,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,177.18/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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