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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.23 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.23 and 45.28 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.23 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.23 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.23 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 10,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,423.66/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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