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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 212.45 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 212.45 and 140.30 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 212.45 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/212.45 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 212.45 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 29,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806.74/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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