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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.53, 230.33 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.53, 230.33 and 76.46 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.53 : 230.33 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.53/230.33 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.53x = 230.33 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.53x = 17,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610.94/153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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