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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 230.28 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 230.28 and 68.02 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 230.28 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/230.28 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 230.28 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 15,662.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662.15/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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