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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 230.13 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 230.13 and 80.25 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 230.13 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/230.13 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 230.13 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 18,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.07/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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