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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 229.96 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 229.96 and 76.22 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 229.96 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/229.96 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 229.96 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 17,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527.94/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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