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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.53, 230.34 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.53, 230.34 and 101.49 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.53 : 230.34 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.53/230.34 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.53x = 230.34 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.53x = 23,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376.70/153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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