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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.70 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.70 and 138.84 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.70 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.70 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.70 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 32,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,030.39/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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