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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 230.42 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 230.42 and 50.94 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 230.42 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/230.42 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 230.42 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 11,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,737.59/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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