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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 230.04 and 71.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 230.04 and 71.05 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 230.04 = 71.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/230.04 = 71.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 230.04 × 71.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 16,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344.34/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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