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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 229.36 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 229.36 and 80.82 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 229.36 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/229.36 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 229.36 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 18,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535.53/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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