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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 229.93 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 229.93 and 50.67 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 229.93 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/229.93 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 229.93 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 11,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,650.55/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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