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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.91, 231.17 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.91, 231.17 and 144.19 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.91 : 231.17 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.91/231.17 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.91x = 231.17 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.91x = 33,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332.40/153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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