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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 229.84 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 229.84 and 76.26 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 229.84 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/229.84 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 229.84 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 17,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527.60/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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