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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 230.88 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 230.88 and 145.32 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 230.88 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/230.88 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 230.88 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 33,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,551.48/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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