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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.52 and 80.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.52 and 80.92 is: 121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.52 = 80.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.52 = 80.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.52 × 80.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 18,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572.76/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.39

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