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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 230.62 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 230.62 and 95.93 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 230.62 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/230.62 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 230.62 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 22,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123.03/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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