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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.68 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.68 and 80.94 is: 121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.68 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.68 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.68 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 18,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590.30/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.43

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