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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 231.18 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 231.18 and 142.51 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 231.18 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/231.18 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 231.18 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 32,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,945.46/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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