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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 230.09 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 230.09 and 57.19 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 230.09 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/230.09 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 230.09 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 13,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,158.41/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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