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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 211.92 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 211.92 and 142.76 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 211.92 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/211.92 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 211.92 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 30,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,253.70/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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