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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 229.74 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 229.74 and 55.68 is: 83.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 229.74 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/229.74 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 229.74 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 12,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,791.92/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.51

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