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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 231.53 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 231.53 and 144.83 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 231.53 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/231.53 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 231.53 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 33,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,532.34/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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