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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 229.71 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 229.71 and 55.66 is: 83.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 229.71 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/229.71 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 229.71 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 12,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785.08/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.46

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