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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 230.06 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 230.06 and 79.21 is: 118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 230.06 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/230.06 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 230.06 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 18,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222.66/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.78

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