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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 229.54 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 229.54 and 50.34 is: 75.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 229.54 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/229.54 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 229.54 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 11,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,555.04/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.46

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