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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 229.97 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 229.97 and 76.32 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 229.97 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/229.97 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 229.97 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 17,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550.64/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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