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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.25, 229.71 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.25, 229.71 and 76.24 is: 114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.25 : 229.71 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.25/229.71 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.25x = 229.71 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.25x = 17,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513.09/153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.28

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