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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.85, 230.44 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.85, 230.44 and 95.31 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.85 : 230.44 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.85/230.44 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.85x = 230.44 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.85x = 21,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963.24/153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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