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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230.70 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230.70 and 144.22 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230.70 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230.70 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230.70 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 33,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,271.55/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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