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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 230.16 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 230.16 and 80.34 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 230.16 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/230.16 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 230.16 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 18,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491.05/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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