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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 230.13 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 230.13 and 80.88 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 230.13 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/230.13 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 230.13 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 18,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612.91/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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