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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 230.10 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 230.10 and 76.37 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 230.10 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/230.10 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 230.10 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 17,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572.36/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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