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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.58 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.58 and 75.94 is: 113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.58 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.58 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.58 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 17,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434.31/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.95

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