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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 230.57 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 230.57 and 99.62 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 230.57 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/230.57 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 230.57 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 22,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.73/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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