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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.68 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.68 and 76.03 is: 114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.68 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.68 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.68 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 17,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462.00/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.13

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