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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.19 and 62.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.19 and 62.29 is: 93.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.19 = 62.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.19 = 62.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.19 × 62.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 14,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,338.54/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.38

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