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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 229.78 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 229.78 and 71.10 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 229.78 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/229.78 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 229.78 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 16,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,337.29/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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