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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.41, 230.27 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.41, 230.27 and 81.32 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.41 : 230.27 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.41/230.27 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.41x = 230.27 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.41x = 18,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.00/153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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