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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 230.11 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 230.11 and 76.32 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 230.11 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/230.11 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 230.11 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 17,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.80/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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