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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.50 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.50 and 81.48 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.50 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.50 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.50 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 18,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,781.14/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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