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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.61 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.61 and 55.60 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.61 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.61 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.61 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 12,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,766.32/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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