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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.11, 229.61 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.11, 229.61 and 44.87 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.11 : 229.61 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.11/229.61 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.11x = 229.61 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.11x = 10,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301.56/153.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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