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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.58 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.58 and 145.62 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.58 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.58 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.58 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 33,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,577.06/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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