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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 229.54 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 229.54 and 76.03 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 229.54 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/229.54 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 229.54 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 17,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451.93/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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