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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 230.56 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 230.56 and 140.28 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 230.56 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/230.56 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 230.56 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 32,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342.96/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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