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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.37, 229.98 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.37, 229.98 and 45.13 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.37 : 229.98 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.37/229.98 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.37x = 229.98 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.37x = 10,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,379.00/153.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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