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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 230.30 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 230.30 and 76.51 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 230.30 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/230.30 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 230.30 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 17,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620.45/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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