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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 229.52 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 229.52 and 77.04 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 229.52 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/229.52 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 229.52 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 17,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682.22/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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