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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 229.61 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 229.61 and 144.52 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 229.61 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/229.61 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 229.61 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 33,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183.24/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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