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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 215.93 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 215.93 and 153.47 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 215.93 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/215.93 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 215.93 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 33,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138.78/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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