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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 229.66 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 229.66 and 76.23 is: 114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 229.66 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/229.66 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 229.66 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 17,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,506.79/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.35

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