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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 229.86 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 229.86 and 45.03 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 229.86 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/229.86 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 229.86 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 10,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350.60/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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