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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 231.07 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 231.07 and 142.38 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 231.07 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/231.07 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 231.07 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 32,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899.75/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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