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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 229.84 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 229.84 and 55.74 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 229.84 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/229.84 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 229.84 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 12,810.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,810.71/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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