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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 229.61 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 229.61 and 70.83 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 229.61 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/229.61 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 229.61 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 16,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262.92/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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