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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 230.37 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 230.37 and 76.50 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 230.37 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/230.37 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 230.37 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 17,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,623.31/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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