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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.41, 230.02 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.41, 230.02 and 71.15 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.41 : 230.02 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.41/230.02 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.41x = 230.02 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.41x = 16,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,364.60/153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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