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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.32 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.32 and 45.32 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.32 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.32 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.32 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 10,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,438.10/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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