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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 229.85 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 229.85 and 37.68 is: 56.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 229.85 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/229.85 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 229.85 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 8,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660.75/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.52

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