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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.59 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.59 and 56.79 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.59 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.59 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.59 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 13,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038.42/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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