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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.36 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.36 and 45.35 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.36 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.36 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.36 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 10,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,445.45/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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