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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 229.52 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 229.52 and 142.32 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 229.52 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/229.52 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 229.52 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 32,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665.29/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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