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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 230.62 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 230.62 and 99.92 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 230.62 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/230.62 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 230.62 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 23,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,043.55/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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