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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.07 and 55.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.07 and 55.90 is: 83.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.07 = 55.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.07 = 55.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.07 × 55.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 12,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860.91/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.80

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