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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 230.16 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 230.16 and 39.44 is: 59.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 230.16 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/230.16 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 230.16 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 9,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,076.79/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.16

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