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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.32 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.32 and 75.45 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.32 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.32 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.32 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 17,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,377.64/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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