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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 230.89 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 230.89 and 96.48 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 230.89 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/230.89 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 230.89 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 22,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276.27/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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