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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 229.34 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 229.34 and 145.68 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 229.34 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/229.34 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 229.34 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 33,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,409.52/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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