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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 230.07 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 230.07 and 50.65 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 230.07 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/230.07 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 230.07 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 11,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,653.05/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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