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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 230.09 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 230.09 and 57.18 is: 85.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 230.09 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/230.09 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 230.09 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 13,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,156.26/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.77

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