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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 229.94 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 229.94 and 76.23 is: 114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 229.94 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/229.94 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 229.94 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 17,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.33/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.35

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