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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 211.91 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 211.91 and 141.54 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 211.91 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/211.91 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 211.91 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 29,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,993.74/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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