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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 229.37 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 229.37 and 142.18 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 229.37 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/229.37 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 229.37 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 32,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,611.12/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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