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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 230.73 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 230.73 and 99.01 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 230.73 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/230.73 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 230.73 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 22,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844.58/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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