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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.47, 230.06 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.47, 230.06 and 76.46 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.47 : 230.06 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.47/230.06 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.47x = 230.06 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.47x = 17,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588.86/153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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