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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 230.06 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 230.06 and 45.15 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 230.06 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/230.06 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 230.06 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 10,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,387.32/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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