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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.31 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.31 and 50.82 is: 76.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.31 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.31 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.31 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 11,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,704.35/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.23

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