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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.37 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.37 and 45.34 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.37 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.37 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.37 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 10,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,445.09/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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