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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.60 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.60 and 77 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.60 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.60 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.60 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 17,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679.20/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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