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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 230.67 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 230.67 and 141.63 is: 212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 230.67 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/230.67 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 230.67 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 32,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,669.79/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.45

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