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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 230.07 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 230.07 and 55.92 is: 83.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 230.07 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/230.07 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 230.07 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 12,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865.08/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.85

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