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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 230.16 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 230.16 and 80.49 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 230.16 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/230.16 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 230.16 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 18,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,525.00/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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