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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.33 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.33 and 62.26 is: 93.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.33 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.33 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.33 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 14,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,340.35/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.39

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