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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 230 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 230 and 45.12 is: 67.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 230 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/230 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 230 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 10,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,377.60/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.69

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