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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 231.08 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 231.08 and 144.38 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 231.08 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/231.08 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 231.08 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 33,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,361.45/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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