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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.33, 229.84 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.33, 229.84 and 71.15 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.33 : 229.84 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.33/229.84 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.33x = 229.84 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.33x = 16,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351.79/153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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