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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 229.91 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 229.91 and 45.06 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 229.91 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/229.91 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 229.91 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 10,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,359.74/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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