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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.42 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.42 and 102.23 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.42 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.42 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.42 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 23,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554.17/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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