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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 230.83 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 230.83 and 95.94 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 230.83 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/230.83 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 230.83 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 22,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145.83/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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