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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 229.93 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 229.93 and 76.41 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 229.93 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/229.93 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 229.93 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 17,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568.95/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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