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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 230.16 and 57.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 230.16 and 57.20 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 230.16 = 57.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/230.16 = 57.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 230.16 × 57.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 13,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.00/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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