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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.35 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.35 and 75.93 is: 113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.35 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.35 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.35 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 17,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.55/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.82

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