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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 230.04 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 230.04 and 76.35 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 230.04 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/230.04 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 230.04 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 17,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563.55/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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