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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 230.01 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 230.01 and 45.14 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 230.01 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/230.01 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 230.01 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 10,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381.50/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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