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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 230.03 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 230.03 and 57.17 is: 85.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 230.03 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/230.03 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 230.03 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 13,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,150.53/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.74

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