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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 230.52 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 230.52 and 76.74 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 230.52 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/230.52 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 230.52 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 17,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690.10/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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