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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 229.68 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 229.68 and 81.04 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 229.68 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/229.68 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 229.68 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 18,613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613.27/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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