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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.58, 230.37 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.58, 230.37 and 76.53 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.58 : 230.37 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.58/230.37 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.58x = 230.37 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.58x = 17,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,630.22/153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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