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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.88 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.88 and 142.04 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.88 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.88 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.88 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 32,794.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794.20/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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