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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 230.04 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 230.04 and 55.87 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 230.04 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/230.04 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 230.04 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 12,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852.33/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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