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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 229.97 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 229.97 and 76.43 is: 114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 229.97 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/229.97 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 229.97 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 17,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,576.22/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.55

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