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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 229.71 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 229.71 and 81.01 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 229.71 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/229.71 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 229.71 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 18,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,607.66/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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