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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.70 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.70 and 98.95 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.70 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.70 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.70 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 22,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,827.77/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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