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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.22 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.22 and 45.35 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.22 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.22 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.22 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 10,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440.48/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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