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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 230.38 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 230.38 and 138.22 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 230.38 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/230.38 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 230.38 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 31,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843.12/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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