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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.45 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.45 and 75.47 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.45 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.45 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.45 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 17,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390.53/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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