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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.18 and 71.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.18 and 71.21 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.18 = 71.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.18 = 71.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.18 × 71.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 16,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,391.34/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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