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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 229.93 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 229.93 and 76.28 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 229.93 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/229.93 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 229.93 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 17,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,537.72/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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