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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 230.19 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 230.19 and 81.35 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 230.19 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/230.19 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 230.19 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 18,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.50/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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