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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 230.25 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 230.25 and 56.07 is: 84.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 230.25 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/230.25 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 230.25 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 12,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910.12/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.06

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