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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 230.19 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 230.19 and 101.80 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 230.19 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/230.19 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 230.19 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 23,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,433.34/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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