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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.46, 230.21 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.46, 230.21 and 59.66 is: 89.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.46 : 230.21 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.46/230.21 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.46x = 230.21 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.46x = 13,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,734.33/153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.50

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