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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 229.79 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 229.79 and 76.19 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 229.79 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/229.79 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 229.79 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 17,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507.70/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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