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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 229.83 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 229.83 and 76.15 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 229.83 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/229.83 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 229.83 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 17,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501.12/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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