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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 230.16 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 230.16 and 81.32 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 230.16 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/230.16 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 230.16 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 18,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716.61/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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