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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.41, 230.13 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.41, 230.13 and 84.87 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.41 : 230.13 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.41/230.13 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.41x = 230.13 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.41x = 19,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.13/153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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