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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 229.56 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 229.56 and 131.25 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 229.56 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/229.56 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 229.56 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 30,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,129.75/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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