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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.22, 229.84 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.22, 229.84 and 45.01 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.22 : 229.84 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.22/229.84 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.22x = 229.84 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.22x = 10,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345.10/153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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