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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 230.24 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 230.24 and 45.27 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 230.24 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/230.24 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 230.24 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 10,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,422.96/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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