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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 229.53 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 229.53 and 44.82 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 229.53 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/229.53 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 229.53 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 10,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287.53/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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