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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 230.76 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 230.76 and 129.90 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 230.76 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/230.76 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 230.76 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 29,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975.72/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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