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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 230.11 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 230.11 and 57.22 is: 85.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 230.11 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/230.11 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 230.11 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 13,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,166.89/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.82

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